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UK CV manufacturing stable in September but Covid-hit bus sector in critical condition as challenging fourth quarter looms.
UK car production falls -5.0% in worst September since 1995 as industry issues plea for vital Brexit deal.
New calculations reveal ‘no deal’ tariff threat to Britain’s green recovery, with £2,800 average price uplift on EU-built EV.
“Make no mistake, the automotive industry will not prosper from ‘no deal’. It would have a devastating impact on the sector, on the economy and on jobs in every region of Britain.”
UK new van market accelerates 26.4% in September, but uncertainty lies ahead.
New car registrations drop -4.4% in weakest ever ‘new plate’ September.
“Any agreement must work for automotive so we need both sides to strike a deal that safeguards the global competitiveness of the sector and consumer choice in the market.”
UK Automotive launches Safe Harbour scheme to secure supply chain and save jobs.
SMMT steps in to save automotive apprenticeships with new Covid salary support scheme for SMEs.
“A comprehensive FTA with the EU that’s tariff and quota free is essential if we are to have any chance of recovery.”